Author: Lars-Christian Simonsen
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Running With a Cold Is OK — Sometimes
A commonly discussed question among runners is whether running with a cold is smart. Or is it just foolish?
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Shoe Review: New Balance 1080 v10
New Balance has been making waves with the 10th iteration of their top-end daily trainer. With plenty of changes compared to its predecessors, how does the New Balance 1080 v10 stack up?
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Berlin Marathon 2019: When Nothing Goes as Planned
I started thinking about the Berlin Marathon after finishing my first half marathon back in 2017. By all accounts, Berlin struck me as the fastest and the greatest marathon in the world, and I threw it up near the top of my bucket list.
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Best Running Podcasts of 2019
Podcasts are the perfect way to stay entertained on your long runs, and these are the best running podcasts of 2019.
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New Study Suggests a Better Way to Taper for Your Goal Races
Although the taper has been a hotly contested topic for decades, a consensus of a sort has emerged. Is there a better way to taper?
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Tough or Smart? Balancing Running Training and Rest
Push through or take an unplanned rest day? Ask any dedicated runner, and they will tell you about the difficulty of answering this question.
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Recovery Run: The Forgotten Running Intensity
Learn why recovery runs are an essential are an essential part of well crafted training plans. It will not just enhance recovery, but make you run faster as well.
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An Introduction to Running Training Intensity
Find out all about why you need to run slower to become faster. And learn how to monitor and categorise the intensity of your runs.
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Today We Die a Little! by Richard Askwith
Anyone vying to call themselves a fan of running must know of Emil Zátopek. But ask a few running fans about Zátopek, and you’re likely to get an eclectic mix of answers in return.
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Becoming a Morning Runner: A Practical Guide
Despite the challenges posed by my natural circadian rhythm, I now embrace the morning runner-label. And, if I can do it, so can you.
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The Hearts and Guts of a Runner
It has been an exciting week for those who are interested in the science of running, and, in particular, how exercise affects our bodies.
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Fredrikstadløpet Half Marathon 2019: Is This Thing Still On?
My first race of the year was Fredrikstadløpet Half Marathon 2019, which I ran on March 31st. This race report details my experience during the race.